31-07-2018 :
The Corporate office in letter No.-BSNL/3-1/SR/2018,
dt-30-07-2018 has issued detailed guidelines for issue
of Presidential order of left out cases on absorption in
the BSNL. Circle and District Secretaries are requested
to see that the cases are sent in proper format to avoid
delay in issue of P.O. in respect of left out cases.
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30-07-2018 :
Meeting with GM(SR):- A meeting took place today with
GM(SR) and impressed upon him for necessary action to
settlement the following issues. (I) (a) Soft tenure of
2 instead of 3 years for deputation at Andhra Telecom
Circle office. (b) The officials retiring within 6
months be brought back to Hyderabad, Telengana Circle.
(c) Optees within Andhra Circle be considered for
deputation at Circle office. (II) BSNL IDA pay scales be
granted to employees of MTNL and absorbed in BSNL as per
Court and DOT orders.

30-07-2018 :
Circle Executive Committee meeting of Jharkhand on
29-07-2018:- The Circle Working Committee meeting held
under the Presidentship of Com. R.K. Yadav in union
office at Ranchi. More than 150 Comrades attended from
all SSA’s. All the District Secretaries and Circle
office bearers also attended and discussed on the
agenda. Com. Mahabir Singh, C.S. and Secretary HQR given
details of organization position and problems of
Jharkhand Circle. Com. Chandeshwar Singh, G.S. attended
as Chief Guest to the meeting. He explained the
developments on 3rd PRC, allotment of 4G spectrum,
pension revision, pension contribution and the struggle
conducted by AUAB from 24-07-2018 to 26-07-2018. He
thanked one and all for making the struggle a success
and requested to be get ready for serious struggle, if
3rd PRC not settled early, as assured by Hon’ble
Minister Communication on 24-02-2018. Com. C. Singh,
G.S. also given details on promotion policy,
examinations and medical allowances etc. Com. S.N. Rao
Circle Vice President, Com. Suresh Kumar, D.S. Ranchi,
Com. Manoj Kumar and Com. Abhay Kumar played a vital
role to make the meeting grand success. Com. V.K. Paswan
Secretary, SEWA BSNL attended and addressed the meeting.
Meeting ended with vote of thanks by Com. Lalit Kumar.
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30-07-2018 :
Re-classification/up-gradation of cities/town on the
basis of cenus-2011 for the purpose of grant of House
Rent Allowance (HRA) to Central Government employees –
case of Sangli reg. Letter No.-11-01/2018-PAT(BSNL),
dt-26-06-2018.
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28-07-2018 :
BSNL vide letters Nos. 26-07/2018-T and CM,
dt-05-06-2018 has issued orders extending GSM Prepaid
Mobile plan to the non-executives in lieu of Rs. 200/-
recharging Sim per month. Some Comrades have expressed
difficulties in the matter. Circle/District unions are
requested to send concrete hurdles and difficulties for
taking up the matter with BSNL HQR.

27-07-2018 :
CONGRATULATIONS: 3 Day Relay Hunger Fast successfully
organized at SSA, Circle and Corporate office from
24-07-2018 to 26-07-2018 on the call of AUAB, for
settlement 3rd PRC, Pension revision etc. CHQ, thanks
all once again for the spirit shown by executives and
non-executives in making the agitaitonal programme
success.

26-07-2018 :
3rd Day Relay Hunger Strike at Eastern Court, New
Delhi:- Com. Prahalad Ray, G.S. AIBSNLEA, Presided over
the last day agitaitonal programme, the weather
condition was not well and showers started since
morning. Even though, Comrades from UP(E), NTR and
Corporate office attended in good number in the Hunger
Strike programme. Com. Abhimanyu, G.S. BSNLEU, Com. K.S.
Sheshadri, Dy. G.S. NFTE, Com. Sabastin, G.S. SNEA, Com.
Deepak Sharma, AGS AIBSNLEA, Com. Suresh Kumar, G.S.
BSNLMS, Com. Rashid Khan, AGS TEPU and Com. G.L. Jogi
Senior leader SNEA addressed the mass gathering. All the
leaders opinioned that serious struggle is needed at
this juncture for settlement of the demands. At the end
Com. Prahalad Ray, G.S. Thanked one and all for making
the 3 day Relay Hunger Strike a memorable one. Com. C.
Singh, G.S, Com. Islam Ahmad, President and Com. A.
Rajamouli along with other Comrades also participated in
3rd day Hunger Fast.
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25-07-2018 :
2nd Day Relay Hunger Fast at Eastern Court, New Delhi :-
The agitational programme held today under the
Chairmanship of Com. Chandeshwar Singh, G.S. NFTE. Com.
C. Singh said in his opening remaks by narrating the
discussion took place with Hon’ble Minister of
Communciaitons on 24-02-2018 on 3rd PRC implementation,
pension revsion, pension contribution and allotment of
4G spectrum to BSNL. Com. Swapan Chakravarthy, Dy. G.S.
BSNLEU have explained the role of DOT officers in
dealing with the said issues. Com. G.L. Jogi, Senior
leader SNEA emotionally expressed his displeasure how
the DOT Officers/Minister, are acting upon our demands
and he explained the developments happened at the time
of 2nd PRC settlement. Com. Islam Ahamd president NFTE
said 3rd PRC is our first priority then pension
revision. Com. Shiv Kumar President AIBSNLEA have also
explained the hurdles in settlement of 3rd PRC. Com.
Samad, Dy. G.S. TEPU also addressed the meeting. In
todays programme more Comrades from UP(W) and Haryana
participated in the agitaional programme. After lunch
hour, more than 20 women employees from Corporate office
are present in the mass gathering. Com. K.S. Sheshadri,
Dy. G.S, Com. Naresh V.P. and Com. Rajmouli are also
present in the agitaional programme.
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25-07-2018 :
We are extremely sorry to intimate you all that Shri
Mahuli, DGM (looking after GM) Bijapur (Karnataka
Circle) have taken his last breath after delivering
speech at the place of “Relay Hunger Strike” on
24-07-2018 . CHQ condoles the untimely death and share
the grief of the family. We always remember his
sacrifice to the cause of BSNL employees.
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25-07-2018 :
Relay Hunger Fast at Easter Court (Corporate office) on
24-07-2018:- All unions/associations have conducted
“Relay Fast” at Eastern Court (C.O.) on 24-07-2018
effectively which was encouraging. Com. P. Abhimanyu
G.S. BSNLEU explained the need of Relay fast at this
juncture. Com. Chandeshwar Singh, G.S. NFTE have spoken
on the demands and appealed to all to make the 3 day
programme a big success to achieve 3rd PRC to BSNL
employees. Com. Suresh Kumar, G.S. BMS was President of
the day. Com, Sabastin, G.S. SNEA, Com. Prahlad Roy,
G.S. AIBSNLEA have elaborately explained the events
happened from 2000. All the speakers condemned the
attitude of DOT in settling the genuine issues of BSNL
employees. All have reminded that the commitment made by
Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon’ble Minister for Communications
on 24-02-2018. The Hon’ble Minister assured that 3rd PRC
will be given to BSNL employees, pension contribution
will be an actual basic, 4G spectrum will be allotted to
BSNL and pension revision issue will be resolved at an
early date. 5 months period is over, no action was
initiated by DOT on the said demands. Com. K.S.
Sheshadri, Dy. G.S. NFTE, Com. A. Rajamouli, Treasurer
NFTE, Com. Swapan Chakravarty, Dy. G.S. BSNLEU, Com.
Shiv Kumar, President AIBSNLEA, Com. Samad, Dy. G.S.
TEPU, Com. Rashid Khan, AGS TEPU addressed the mass
gathering. Com. Islam Ahmad, President NFTE is present
on the dias.

25-07-2018 :
Minutes of the 36th meeting of the National Council held
on 12th June, 2018 under the Chairpersonship of Director
(HR), BSNL Board. Letter No.-BSNL/39-3/SR/2017,
dt-24-07-2018.
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23-07-2018 :
All Circle/District Secretaries are requested to
organize effectively “RELAY FAST” agitational programme
call given by all unions/associations from 24-07-2018 to
27-07-2018, for settlement of 3rd wage revision to BSNL
employees, Implementation of Government Rules in payment
of Pension Contribution by BSNL, Allotment of 4G
spectrum to BSNL as per the proposal made by the BSNL,
Management, Pension revision for the BSNL pensioners.
Kindly make the programme a big success at all levels
with the cooperation of all unions/associations.

21-07-2018 :
CMD, BSNL intervened to save Rs. 30 crores:- The
Maharashtra Circle floated a tender for maintenance and
painting of the Towers at the rate of Rs. 30, 000/- per
tower. This was unwarranted and unnecessary. The Circle
Secy brought the same into the notice of CHQ and same
day, 19-07-2018, we apprised the CMD. He intervened
effectively and very promptly. The entire work has been
stopped and the PSU saved Rs. 30 crores. CHQ appreciates
the firm action of CMD, BSNL and expresses its sincere
thanks.

20-07-2018 :
BSNLEU and NFTE decide to work in close coordination for
finalising the wage settlement, to deliver maximum
benefits to the employees:- After completion of today’s
Joint Committee meeting, the Staff Side members of the
Committee, met and discussed about the strategy to be
adopted, for finalising the wage settlement within the
shortest possible time. It was unanimously decided that,
both the Recognised Unions should work in close
coordination to finalise the wage settlement within the
shortest possible time, and with the maximum benefits to
the employees. The various aspects connected with the
construction of the new pay scales are discussed in this
meeting. It is decided that, both the Recognised Unions
should hand over a joint proposal to the Management, on
the new pay scales, in the next meeting of the Joint
Committee, to be held on 09.08.2018. To finalise this
proposal, a meeting of the Staff Side members will be
held at 10:00 AM on 03.08.2018, at NFTE’s office.

20-07-2018 :
BSNLEU and NFTE decides to powerfully organise the 3 day
Relay Hunger Strike:- The AUAB has already called on the
BSNL employees, to organise a 3 day Relay Hunger Strike
on 24th, 25th & 26th July, 2018, demanding immediate
implementation of the assurances given by the Hon’ble
Minister of State for Communications, in the meeting
held on 24.02.2018. This issue was discussed in the
meeting held between the leaders of BSNLEU and NFTE
today. It was decided to powerfully organise this 3 day
Relay Hunger Strike at the BSNL Corporate Office, by
making maximum mobilisation.

20-07-2018 :
First meeting of the Joint Committee for negotiating
wage settlement held today.
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20-07-2018 :
Meeting held with CMD, BSNL:- A delegation of union
consisting of President, G.S. and Dy. G.S. met the CMD
on 19th instant and held prolonged discussions on the
following items.
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19-07-2018 :
Demand for new promotion policy for non-executives staff
as grievances of NEPP have not been resolved. Letter
No.-TF-26/6, dt-18-07-2018 to Shri Anupam Srivastava,
CMD, BSNL, New Delhi.
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18-07-2018 :
The internal wage revision committee meeting proposed to
be held on 25th and 26th July, 2018 is postponed till
further communication.

17-07-2018 :
Meeting of Internal Wage Revision Committee:- A meeting
of internal wage revision committee of NFTE (BSNL) will
take place on 25th and 26th July at union’s HQR. Members
selected at Calicut NE should attend. The constituents
of National Forum are also requested to make it
convenient to attend.

17-07-2018 :
Service period benefit to TTs(TMs) promoted from TSMs.
The BSNL HQR vide No.-11-1/2015-LE(Part), dt-16-07-2018
has sought details from the circles.
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14-07-2018 :
Facilities in Transfers to Physically handicapped
employees:- The employees with the disabilities are
exempted from transfers and allowed to continue in the
same job. The preference in place of posting in
transfer/promotion is also extended. These are provided
in BSNL letter No.-6-1/2007-Restg, Vol.III, dt-24th
November, 2014.

13-07-2018 :
Meeting with Sr. GM(Est):- The union leaders met Sr.
GM(Est) and was told that now minimum pension should be
Rs. 9,000/-as per GOI orders. The matter be taken up
with the DOT for its applicability in respect of BSNL
absorbed staff.

13-07-2018 :
JE LICE:- The details of departmental quota of vacancies
have been compiled by Establishment branch for sending
it to Rectt Cell of BSNL HQR for holding JE LICE at the
earliest.

13-07-2018 :
3rd Pay Revision:- The non-executive employees are
stagnating in the present scales of Pay. The union HQR
is in need of details of such scales where staff are in
stagnation. Circle unions are requested to equip the HQR
with the necessary information very urgently.

13-07-2018 :
Provision of appeal etc in Rule 55(A) of BSNL CDA Rule,
2006:- The BSNL management has armed itself to grant CRS
by incorporating FR56(j) and Pension Rule 48(B). The
union is fighting against the said incorporation of the
rule. There has been no provision of appeal against the
CRS decisions of the committees. President and Dy. G.S.
met GM(Restg) today and were told that appeal provision
has now been made. The union leaders pointed out there
is no provision of review/petition. He was also firmly
told that there is enough safeguards for the absorbees
in pension Rule 37A which cannot be bypassed. Screening
committee at SSA level will settle scores with staff as
such not acceptable.

12-07-2018 :
Meeting with GM(Rectt):- President and Dy. G.S. met the
GM (Rectt) and raised some points. The information are
as under:- (I) Calendar for LICEs viz JTO, JAO, JE, TT
Cadres etc have been drawn and sent to the concerned
sections Est/FR for vetting. (II) The result of last JE
LICE is also being reviewed to sort out the
discrepancies. (III) The case of Anil Kumar Vishwakerma,
Telecom Factory Rechai relating to JE LICE error has
been discussed and urged for resolution. (IV) The case
of Shri Shiv Kumar, ATT Barabanki in East UP was also
raised in light of reference by the Circle Head to BSNL
Corporate office. The official has answered the question
correctly in TT LICE and same completely tallies with
the Answer Key. Even then the Evaluator has treated the
Answer as Wrong. GM felt it should be rectified

12-07-2018 :
On call of AUAB the lunch hour demonstration conducted
throughout the country very successfully.
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12-07-2018 :
Regularisation of RTPs:- The BSNL has taken a position
that the services rendered by RTPs during DOT period
will be regularized by the DOT only. Therefore, the
Central HQR of the union advises all the RTPs to prefer
representation to the Secy, DOT for regularization of
their services rendered as RTP in DOT. A draft of appeal
is also enclosed for guidance which may be used after
necessary alterations.
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12-07-2018 :
Exodus from BSNL MS to NFTE (BSNL):- More than 60
employees owing allegiance to BSNL Majdoor Sangh have
joined NFTE (BSNL) on 11th instant at Allahabad under
the leadership of Shri Girija Shankar Rai. The President
CHQ welcomed them in a well attended meeting and assured
for all help and cooperation. In an hour long speech the
President explained developments on many matters.

11-07-2018 :
On call of AUAB the lunch hour demonstration conducted
throughout the country very successfully.
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11-07-2018 :
Nomination in joint committee for wage revision:- The
Letter No.-BSNL/38-1/SR/2016-II, dt-10-07-2018 in
respect of nomination of members from NFTE (BSNL) in
joint committee for wage revision has been received
today on 11-07-2018 through mail. The earlier letter in
this regard was issued vide No.-BSNL/38-1/SR/2016-II,
dt-26-06-2018 with a direction to nominate 3:2 members
from BSNLEU and NFTE respectively now the letter has
been issued with a direction to nominate three from NFTE
and five from BSNLEU. In this regard the NFTE will
nominate the members after internal discussion within
very short time.

11-07-2018 :
12th District executive Meeting of Hyderabad:- The
meeting held on 10.07.2018 in Asman Mahel Auditorium
under the president ship of Com. M. Vittal, Com.
V.K.Muthu, D.S. conducted 12 th executive meetings after
formation of Telangana Circle in December 2016 to
strengthen the mighty organisation from gross level.
Com.V.K.Muthu have given details of activities and
problems taken during the period. All branch secretaries
and active comrades participated in the deliberations.
Com. Chandeshwar Singh General Secretary, Circle
secretary attended the meeting and greeted one and all
in first hour. After lunch hour Com. V.K.Muthu D.S. and
his team organised a Mass meeting in the Auditorium at 3
P.M.. He felicitated General secretary, circle
Secretaries of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh with garland,
shawl, memento. He also felicitated all Circle office
bearers, district Secretaries of Circle office, Sanga
Reddy, Kurnool and Active comrades of SSA. Com C.Singh
G.S. honourd Com. B.Rambabu, senior leader with a shawl
and given gift of Rs.5000/- in the meeting from CHQ.
Com. C.Singh, General Secretary delivered a spirited
speech on unity in the organisation, 3rd PRC, subsidiary
tower company, medical policy, pension and given details
of issues solved after getting recognition to NFTE in
2013 and issues taken up after. He assured all that BSNL
employees will get 3rd PRC/Wage revision without any
doubt. Circle secretary of Telangana & Andhra Predesh
addressed the meeting on current issues. Circle
secretary thanked Com. C.Singh G.S., for his whirl wind
tour in Telangana, and also given thanks to Com.
V.K.Muthu and his team for making the mass meeting a
success. The meeting ended with vote of thanks by Com.
V.K.Muthu, District secretary.
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10-07-2018 :
Organisational Meeting at Mahaboob Nagar, on 09.07.2018.
(Telangana):- Com. P Anjaneyulu District Secretary
organised well attended meeting at GM Office under the
president ship of Com. K.Rajaratnam. Com. Chandeshwar
Singh, General Secretary addressed the meeting on NFTE’s
achievements during the recognised period. He narrated
the glorious history of NFPTE / NFTE in detail. He also
briefed on 3rd PRC status and loses with NEPP. Now, NFTE
is demanding new promotion policy on par with
executives, 15 % quota for seniority cum fitness
promotion from TT to JE, JE to JTO cadres. He emphasised
that NFTE always follow the principle of OPG " Younger
should be encouraged and senior should be protected".
Circle Secretary explained the deficiencies in
implementation of transfer policy, CGA, examinations
etc. Com. M. Parashu Ramulu, DS. Sanga Reddy, SSA, Com.
N.K.Jain V.P/TS, Com.N.Venkateshwar, ACS/TS and Com.
N.Narsimha Reddy, ACS/TS, were also present in the
meeting. Sri. D.Siddappa, DE, attended addressed the
meeting. The meeting ended with vote of thanks by
Com.P.Anjaneyulu, District Secretary.
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09-07-2018 :
4th Circle Executive committee meeting of Telangana on
08.07.2018:- The Executive meeting held at Patancheruvu,
Sangareddy SSA in Mudhiraj Bhavan under the Joint
presidium of Com. K.Rajaratnam, V.P, Com. N.K.Jain,
V.P., Com. Panchakshary, V.P. & Com. Noor Mohmmed, V.P..
The meeting started with Flag hoisting ceremony at
Telephone Exchange Patancheruvu. Com. K.Balraj District
President hoisted National Flag and Com. Chandeshwar
Singh General Secretary hoisted NFTE Flag. Com.
M.ParashuRamulu District Secretary welcomed all the
leaders to the meeting at first. After paying homage to
departed leaders, General Secretary inaugurated the
meeting with his opening remarks on BSNL survival.
Circle Secretary briefed the developments in the circle
from Warangal meeting to till date. The District
Secretaries of Adilabad, Circle Office, Hyderabad
Telecom District, Nizamabad, Khammam, Mahaboob Nagar,
Warangal and Sanga Reddy have given details of pending
issues. A few circle office bearers also expressed their
views on organization in the circle. Sri. P.Sitarama
Raju, PGM Sangareddy SSA, attended and addressed the
meeting. The reception committee led by Com
M.Parashuramulu, District Secretary felicitated to G.S.,
C.S., PGM, AGM, District Secretaries and Circle Office
bearers with a shawl and memento. And also honourd Shri
Ramanarao JAO, Shri N.Radha Kishan. A.O. in the meeting.
Com. Chandeshwar Singh, General Secretary elaborately
explained the pensions issue, 3rd PRC status,
Examinations, Medical policy, Designations etc. And
stated the importance of unity to strengthen
organization from gross level. Circle Secretary
clarified all the points raised by District and
executive members upon 3rd PRC, CGA, Transfer policy,
Rule-8 Transfers to Andhra Pradesh and bifurcation. The
meeting ended with vote of thanks by Com. Narsimha
Reddy, Asst. Circle Secretary.
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06-07-2018 :
Congratulation to Com. N.D. Ram G.S. SEWA:- Com. N.D.
Ram, G.S. SEWA has promoted as regular AGM. The NFTE
members and office bearers welcomed and congratulated
him in union office sweets distributed. Com. N.D. Ram
thanked to the NFTE G.S. and other who present on the
occasion.
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06-07-2018 :
Circle Executive Meeting of NTR Circle on the occasion
of Circle Executive committee meeting of NTR Circle an
open meeting was organized under the presidentship of
Com. A.P. Tripathi on 06-07-2018. Com. Chandeshwar
Singh,G.S, Com. K.S. Sheshdri D.G.S, Com. Rajpal
Secretary CHQ & Circle Secretary NTR and Com. Naresh
Kumar Vice President CHQ were present on behalf of CHQ,
Com. Singh G.S. in his address explained all the staff
related issues and exhorted the status of wage revision
specially, Com. K.S. Sheshadri also addressed and
reported the glorious history of NFTE. Com. M.P. Singh,
President of Corporate office and Com. H.N. Sharma C.S.
corporate office were also present. The meeting began
with a slogan shouting and grand welcome and
felicitation to General Secretary, Dy. G.S. and Com.
Rajpal Secretary.
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06-07-2018 :
The Corporate office has replied the query of DOT and it
is reported that the financial implication from
01-01-2017 to 31-03-2019 will come to Rs. 6400 crore
which break up is like 01-01-2017 to 31-03-2017 – Rs.
700 crore. 01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018 Rs. 2800 crore and
from 01-04-2018 to 31-03-2019 is expected to Rs. 2900
crore. Detailed report on expenditure has been submitted
to DOT very nicely.

06-07-2018 :
Message from Hon’ble CMD to all the Chief General
Managers regarding achieving the target fixed in respect
of SIM sales and revenue earning. The achievement for
both the segments are annexed here with. D.O.
No.-27-3/2018/S&M-CM/3, dt-03-07-2018.
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05-07-2018 :
General Secretary and Com. K.S. Sheshadri Dy. G.S. met
with GM(SR) and discussed the issue of formation of wage
revision committee and clarifications on granting
special C/L to recognised union to hold District/Circle
executive committee meeting.

05-07-2018 :
Meeting with GM(Restg):- General Secretary and Com.
Sheshaadri Dy. G.S. met with Shri Ashutosh Gupta GM
(Restg) and requested to finalise the change in
designation of left out Cadres as agreed by the joint
committee for this purpose. The GM reciprocated that
signature of all the members of staff as well as
official side have been obtained on minutes and the same
will be sent to management committee after approval of
the same by the Director (HR).

05-07-2018 :
PLI committee Meeting:- The GM reciprocated that the
revenue flow of company is reduced badly hence for
holding meeting of PLI committee, the staff side may
discuss with Director (HR).

05-07-2018 :
Increase in monthly membership subscription:- Based on
the approval of the amendment in constitution in respect
of membership subscription at Amritsar AIC from 13th to
16th March, 2018. The Corporate office has circulated
the order vide F. No.-BSNL/39-6/SR/2013, dt-05-07-2018
for recovery of subscription Rs. 44/- per member/month
from the month of July, 2018.
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04-07-2018 :
3rd Pay revision:- According to reliable sources the
BSNL management has replied to the letter of DOT
relating to financial impact of 3rd pay revision of
executives and non-executives both.

04-07-2018 :
POs of left out TSMs regularized on or after 01-10-2000
in M.P. Circle – reg. Letter No.-TF-24/4, dt-03-07-2018.
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04-07-2018 :
Meeting with GM(Rectt):- President, Dy. G.S. and Vice
President, Com. Naresh met the GM(Rectt) on date and
discussed the following items. (1) Review of JE LICE
result:- The Rectt (Cell) is still looking into the
discrepancies.
(2) Calendar of LICE for FY 2018-19:- It is being drawn.
(3) JE LICE:- It is receiving very active consideration.
(4) Discrepancies in TT LICE of UP(East):- Clarification
is being issued.

04-07-2018 :
Meeting held with Sr. GM(Est):- General Secretary,
President, Vice President Com. C.K. Mathivanan and Com.
Ashique, C.S. J&K met Sr. GM(Est) and held discussions
on following matters.
(1) Regularisation of left over TSMs:- The union pointed
out that 3000 TSMs having completed 10 years of service
are being denied regularization due to retrospective
implementation of Supreme Court’s judgment. It should be
from the date of judgment. In the process agreement
arrived at with the NFTE at the time of corpotarisation
is not being honoured. The Sr. GM (Est) desired a
detailed representation.
(2) Presidential orders:- Sr. GM(Est) was told that the
cases of Pos of TSMs regularized on 01-10-2000 or
thereafter relating to M.P, Bihar, Uttarpradesh Circles
are pending for long. Steps be taken for early
resolution. He responded positively.
(3) Multi skilling staff:- The minutes of NC meeting are
needed to proceed into the matter. It was told by Sr.
GM(Est).

03-07-2018 :
Meeting with GM(SR):- President, General Secretary and
Com. Swatantra Kumar, senior leader of Punjab met the
GM(SR) and Dy. GM (SR) on the issue of wage revision and
other issues. The union suggested for open ended scales
in the wage revision to obviate stagnation of the
employees. The union again stressed for inclusion of all
the applicant unions in the wage negotiation akin to 1st
wage revision.

03-07-2018 :
Corporate office has issued orders to circles for
holding Screening Test for promotion of TOAs (G) to Sr.
TOA(G) Cadre. The union has made representations for the
test and took up the matter in 36th National Council
meeting also. The Circle Secretaries are requested to
approach to CGMs for holding the required test at the
earliest. BSNL No.-250-16/2004-Pers/Estt-III,
dt-02-07-2018.
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28-06-2018 : Constitution of joint wage revision committee for revision of non-executive employees. The union vide letters No.-TF-9/9(c), dt-18-12-2017 and 11-05-2018 has represented the matter for formation of bilateral committee. The issue was raised in the NC. BSNL HQR has now issued orders vide No.-BSNL/38-1/SR/2016-II, dt-28-06-2018 for formation of committee.
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27-06-2018 : Unilateral decision of Management in respect of non-executive employees is unfair and unacceptable:- The management has withdrawn the facility of family planning allowances unilaterally, which was continuing since formation of BSNL (i.e. 01-10-2000) (II) The management has shifted the date of payment of salary without consulting the staff side is totally unfair and beyond expectation. We oppose these acts of management and we will arrange agitational programme, if the decisions are not taken back. We strongly oppose the arbitrary act of management in this regard.

27-06-2018 : Grant one additional increment to left out non-executives at par with the JEs (TTAs) appointed on or after 01-01-2007. Letter No.-TF-9/4, dt-27-06-2018 to Director (HR), BSNL, New Delhi.
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27-06-2018 : Either redress hardships and sufferings of staff in NEPP or evolve new promotion scheme for non-executive employees. Letter No.-TF-26/6, dt-27-06-2018 to Director (HR) BSNL, New Delhi.
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27-06-2018 : Request to form joint committee for wage revision of non-executive staff by including representatives of all registered unions. Letter No.-TF-9/8/PRC, dt-27-06-2018 to CMD, BSNL, New Delhi.
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27-06-2018 : Decisions of all unions/associations taken on 26-06-2018 and decided to conduct lunch hour demonstration on 11-07-2018, 3 days relay fast from 24-07-2018 to 26-07-2018 at all levels for securing 3rd PRC (wage revision) to BSNL employees.
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26-06-2018 : GM(SR):- Formation of Joint wage revision committee:- The file is still not returned from Director (HR).

26-06-2018 : Meeting with Sr. GM(Est):- President, Dy. G.S. Secy(Com. Mahabir Singh) and Com. A. Semmalamudham (special invitee from Tamilnadu) met Sr. GM(Est) and raised the following issues:-
(1) New Promotion Policy for non-executive employees:- The union submitted that the management has not solved even single grievance relating to NEPP. The employees particularly Assistant Telecom Technicians (RMs), TTs (TMs) etc are stagnating. Therefore, there is necessity for new Promotion Policy for non-executives.
(2) Multi Tasking staff:- The Sr. GM(Est) desired a “Note” on the matter alongwith details followed by other ministries.
(3) The DOP/ DOT has fixed minimum pension Rs. 9000/- the union requested that the matter be taken up with the DOT for its applicability in respect of DOT absorbees. He responded positively.
(4) Promotion of 65 qualified candidates to the Cadre of JE(TTA) in Telangana Circle.
The candidates were deleted from the qualified list on the basis of not possessing 10+2 qualification. The Andhra High Court has ordered to accept Graduation degree from Dr. Ambedkar University etc and promote the employees.
(5) Orders for screening Test for promotion to Sr. TOA(G) Cadre from TOA (G) are likely to be issued shortly.

26-06-2018 : Meeting with GM(Adm):- President, alongwith Dy. G.S. Secy (Com. Mahabir Singh) and Com. Semmal Anudham (Special Invitee) met the GM(Admn) and requested for issue of orders relating to Medical allowance without voucher in respect of retired personnel.
Reportedly, the CMD, BSNL has asked for some inputs for final decision.
The issue of providing Mobile connections to the office bearers of recognised unions in the analogy of executives and SEWA BSNL was also raised and discussed.
The leaders also emphasized for the applicability of orders contained in communication No.-Z15025/38/2018/DIR/CGHS/EHS, dt-22-05-2018, for consideration of reimbursement in excess of the approved rates of CGHS. GM(Adm) desired a reference on this.

26-06-2018 : The Service Books of the Direct Recruits viz JTO/JEs, CGA appointees be prepared without waiting the Police Verification Report so that MRS Cards are issued to the provisional appointees. BSNL No.-250-44/2014-Estt-II, dt-25-06-2018 to all CGMs.
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23-06-2018 : District & Circle Executive Committee meeting at Palakkad (Kerala):- The Comrades of Kerala Circle have arranged a Grand reception to G.S. alongwith Com. P. Kamraj Secretary HQR and Com. Mohan Kumar Circle Secretary Kerala at Telephone Exchange Palakkad on 23rd June, 2018. A brief welcome address was delivered by Com. K.T. Ramnarayan a very senior leader of NFTE. G.S. also addressed the gathering assembled at exchange gate and conveyed hearty thanks to the leaders and members for the welcome and felicitation to CHQ leaders. Latter, all Circle Executive committee members of Kerala Circle as well as Palakkad District union moved to the venue notified for the meeting. The joint executive committee meeting was presided over by Com. Samsuddin Circle President and all District Secretaries except two were present in the meeting. First of all two minutes silence was observed by the participants to pay homage to late Com. G.L.. Dhar and other leaders who expired in recent past. The meeting begins with inaugural speech of Com. Chandeshwar Singh, G.S. He touched all current issues related to workers and Company. Com. Kamraj spoken in Malyalam and explained all the issues in detail. Com. Mohan Kumar, C.S and Com. S. Pauthran, District Secretary Palakkad also addressed the meeting. On the issue of Palakkad G.S. made an appeal to D.S. Palakkad to keep constitutional and traditional approach with a proper protocol to elected office bearers of all levels and the G.S. appealed to circle Secretary to withdraw his earlier letter written to GMTD Palakkad. Both the leaders accepted the views of the G.S. and thus the chapter of differences were ended. The meeting was concluded in a very pleasant atmosphere. Com. Radhakrishnan CHQ invitee thanked one and all to restore unity in Kerala Circle. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to Chair and all the participants by Com. Radhakrishnan CHQ invitee.
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23-06-2018 : DOT seeks financial impact:- It is learnt that the financial wing of DOT has sought details of financial impact sequel to the implementation of 3rd pay revision of executives and non-executives both. BSNL has been asked to submit detailed analysis on 4 or 5 points. These are obviously to prepare cabinet note for relaxation in affordability clause.

23-06-2018 : Com. Sathyasheelan Senior Leader Doddaballapura and former Vice President Bangalore Telecom District expired on 21st June 2018 at about 2.00 AM. He was an active and dedicated Comrade of NFTE BSNL. CHQ condoles the untimely death of Com. Sathyasheelan and share the grief of family.

22-06-2018 : Meeting with GM(Rectt):- President, Dy. G.S. and Treasurer, Com. Rajmouli met the GM(Rectt) and held prolonged discussions with her on the following issues:-
(1) Review of result of JE (TT) LICE, held on 28-01-2018, in light of submissions made relating to answer key, two answers of questions, wrong questions etc as well as out of syllabus questions.
She heard patiently and assured for another look into the matter. She also assured to consider the case of Com. Vizo of NE-II.
(II) LICE for JE will be held at the earliest. Process has started
(III) Holding of JTO LICE is receiving serious attention.
(IV) The leaders pressed for notification of TT(TM) LICE also.